COAP Summer School 2026
July 6 – 10 2026, Mama Shelter Luxembourg
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The University of Luxembourg is pleased to announce the first Summer School on Corporate Policies and Asset Prices (COAP), organized with the support of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). The school is an intensive one-week programme designed for PhD students seeking a deep and rigorous understanding of the interaction between corporate decision-making and financial markets.
Hosted in Luxembourg from July 6 to July 10 2026, the summer school features five in-depth lectures delivered by leading international scholars, each a top expert in their field; as well as a continuous, hands-on research project running throughout the week. The practical component will involve the use of standard research software commonly employed in academic finance — such as Stata, MATLAB, or similar quantitative tools — ensuring that participants gain concrete experience implementing theoretical frameworks and working with data.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION
The summer school is open to PhD students in Finance (or closely related disciplines) who are at an advanced stage of their doctoral studies.
Applicants should submit the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Research sample (e.g., job market paper, working paper, or research proposal)
3. Short recommendation message from their PhD supervisor
- Application fees: free of charge
- Deadline to apply: 19th April 2026
- Number of spots available: 20
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
For invited participants, the organizers will cover:
- Accommodation for the entire duration of the summer school (up to 5x nights, from Sunday to Friday) at the event venue.
- Catering during the event including breakfasts, coffee breaks, and lunches, as well as participation in the school dinner.
- A travel contribution of up to €400 for flight or train expenses*
*Travel costs will be reimbursed after the event upon submission of : Full ticket invoice, Proof of payment, Boarding pass (if applicable). If any of these documents are issued in hard copy, the original copies must be provided. The reimbursement form and detailed instructions will be shared with participants after the event. Please note that only economy-class flights and train fares are eligible for reimbursement.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The programme will feature:
- Five keynote lectures by internationally recognized scholars in finance
- Applied research sessions,
- Social activities exploring Luxembourg’s cultural landscape.
- Participants will have the opportunity to present their work, receive feedback, and engage in discussions on empirical and theoretical approaches to corporate policies and asset prices.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
HENGJIE AI, University of Wisconsin-Madison
FREDERICO BELO, INSEAD
SEBASTIAN GRYGLEWICZ, Erasmus University Rotterdam
ELISA PAZAJ, University of Amsterdam
ENRIQUE SCHROTH, EDHEC Business School
ROBERTO STERI, University of Luxembourg
ABOUT THE SCHOOL VENUE
The summer school will take place at the Mama Shelter Luxembourg, located in the Kirchberg district, the modern European quarter of Luxembourg City.
Situated close to the University of Luxembourg and European institutions, the European Convention Center Luxembourg, and cultural landmarks such as the Philharmonie and the MUDAM museum, the venue offers a dynamic and inspiring setting for academic exchange.
How to get there:
The hotel is conveniently served by the Luxembourg tram, which is free of charge and runs every few minutes from both the airport and the central train station.
Nearest tram stop:
“Europaparlament / Parlement Européen”
Address:
Mama Shelter Luxembourg, 2 Rue du Fort Niedergruenewald, L-2226 Luxembourg.
CONTACT
Contact us by email to: coap.submissions@uni.lu
Important notice for applicants: please make sure to apply via the below mentioned link. Applications sent solely via email will not be considered.
SPONSOR
This summer school is supported by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (C22/SC/17236485/ACQUIT)
